symbolizing

present participle of symbolize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of symbolizing The Windsors continued to create highly personal pieces symbolizing their enduring love. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026 Lord Raghunath, a regional form of Rama, presides over the weeklong festival, which ends with a bonfire symbolizing the burning of Lanka by Rama’s aide Hanuman. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026 Lily of the Valley Lily of the valley is a classic wedding bouquet, historically symbolizing the bride’s transition from maiden to married woman. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 The result was a grand celebration attended by approximately 60,000 fans (according to Ocesa), symbolizing the bonds of friendship between South Korea and Mexico. — Natalia Cano, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2026 Volkswagen has fallen out of the blue chip Euro Stoxx 50 index in a move symbolizing the deep struggles facing Europe's automotive sector. — Sean Conlon,justina Lee,sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2026 Trinity depicts three angels, symbolizing the Christian Trinity, visiting the prophet Abraham. — News Desk, Artforum, 16 Sep. 2026 Applicants from North America account for one-third of all the submissions, symbolizing the spread of K-pop globally and the interest in being part of it. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The bridge — which connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario — was named after legendary Canadian hockey player Gordie Howe who played for the Detroit Red Wings, symbolizing the longstanding relationship between the two countries. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for symbolizing
representing
Verb
  • During the following years that marked his rise to media stardom, Jamal emerged a national media figure representing the Somali position on a wide range of topics, including overseas piracy and the representation of Somalis in mass media.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Court records do not show an attorney in the case representing Flagge.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

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“Symbolizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/symbolizing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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